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Bert Verwaest

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EILEAN CASTLE [60X50]

I've returned from my travels in Scotland! I visited a few castles, and one of my favorites was Eilean Donan. I've made a heavily inspired map, trying to be accurate with many of the rooms being ba...

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SENTINEL'S PASS [30x40]

Nestled within a rocky gorge stands a weather-worn checkpoint, its presence marked by two rickety wooden bridges stretching across the chasm, each anchored between looming palisade watchtowers. A m...

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ALCHEMIST'S HOLLOW [25x30]

I wanted to try doing a hollowed-stump type map, maybe for a witch or hag brewing potions in the woods. This dwelling spans four distinct levels:


Living Quarters:
A ri...

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Building Focused Variant Poll

An alternative idea for variants would be to keep the SAME biome for the map and have different building variants. For simplicity's sake, I would tend towards the more popular biomes, or do whatev...

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LOG CABIN [25x25]

A classic cabin in the woods.

A lone cabin stands deep in the heart of the wilderness, its chimney puffing thin plumes of smoke into the crisp forest air. The scent of home-cooked stew ling...

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Which variants have you used?

I’m running a quick poll to see which map variants you actually use the most and which ones you’d love to see in the future! Your input will help me focus on the versions that are most useful t...

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ELDERWOOD GROVE [30x35]

I wanted to make a much simpler map after making that big one earlier this month.

Deep within the ancient forest, where towering elder trees weave a canopy of shadow and light, magic linger...

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FISH MARKET [40x40]

I probably could have thought of a better name but alas.

This expansive coastal map features a grand sea-themed tavern set aboard a docked ship. Given its intricate, elaborate carpet, the ta...

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MONSTER MANSION [30x40]

I had a deep desire to make a secret monster fighting den.

Carved into the sheer face of a towering cliff, this once-mighty dwarven stronghold has been repurposed into the estate of a wealth...

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Lover's Crypt

After that last big map, I needed to go to something simple. What's better than a classic tomb?

This unashamedly Skyrim-inspired map allows for encounters with skeletons, mummies, grave-robbi...

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ARCANE UNIVERSITY [Fully Assembled]

Here is the university merged together!

Note for the VTT: The three parts are separate maps, but there are tiles at the "crossroads" between each map to change the scenes and teleport tokens...

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CLASSROOMS - Part 3 of 3 [Arcane University]

Happy New Years everyone!

Here is our final part of the arcane university: the classrooms. The classrooms of the arcane university form the heart of academic life, offering students a diverse...

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GRAND HALL - Part 2 of 3 [Arcane University]

It's almost the new year! Here's to part 2 of the university.

Just south of the library lies the entrance to the university, accessible only by small boats that ferry visitors to the seclude...

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LIBRARY - Part 1 of 3 [Arcane University]

Hello everyone! Sorry for such a long break between posts. This time of year is definitely hectic, but I have a special three part map planned, featuring an arcane university.

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A sim...

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Crystal Cave [40x50]

Adventurers yearn for the mines.

This map reveals a hidden crystal cave, deep underground and accessible only by a lone, rickety lift. Its walls shimmer with precious gemstones essential for...

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Haunted Lakehouse [32x40]

It's spooky season, so what's better than some creepy old buildings by a lake?

The main building is the lakehouse, once a cozy retreat but now in disrepair. It contains a dining room, kitche...

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RECLAIMED KEEP [45x50]

I think I have a guilty pleasure of coming back to big stone-walled structures.

The keep, now a bandit stronghold, shows signs of both decay and repair. Though some of its ancient stone walls...

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PIRATE COVE (35x42)

Hey everyone!

I managed to make a new map for this month, between all the house hustle and bustle. I should be able to release at least a couple more next month.

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This map dep...

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Serpent's Crypt [35x45]

New map dropped. "Why'd it have to be snakes?"

This map features a dungeon from a civilization that worshipped serpents and astrology, placing great importance on celestial events like eclips...

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Dragon's Fall: A Mountain Monastery [35x60]

Greetings everyone! This next map features what was once a peaceful monastery in the mountains that has since been corrupted into a lair of greed and violence. An idea for this map could be that th...

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Murder Manor [40x45]

It took a little longer than I anticipated, but here it is: the murder manor! This map would be great to host a murder mystery given all the various rooms. It could be the classic tale of the estat...

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Oops + Sneak Peak of Upcoming Map

Hi everyone! It looks like Patreon didn't charge for one of last month's posts. I'll have it "charge" this post in its stead. Sorry about this! I will try to be more diligent about double checking ...

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Foothills [40x60]

Hey everyone!

I was feeling outdoorsy and decided to make a wilderness map.

Set in the foothills, mountain streams converge as they cascade down to lower elevation. The land is carved ...

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Farmstead [30x42]

This next map features a farmstead, complete with fields of crops and enclosures for animals. Adjacent to the main house stands a stable for horses and a coop...

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Sewer [31x40]

Hey everyone! Sorry for the big delay with this next map. This map features a sewer system with numerous chambers for encounters with bandits, oozes, rats, and other creatures lurking in the dark. ...

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Harbor (35x45)

Howdy everyone! I'm back and ready to start making more posts.

This map features a harbor lined with an array of small boats and a couple larger ships. Along the shore, there are a few build...

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Ruined Sanctuary (30x40)

This was once a respectable sanctuary in the mountains for pilgrimages, but it has since become the site of worship for a nefarious cult. The halls echo with the grunts and chatter of goblins, bugb...

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Mushroom Cave - Underdark (45x40)

This next map was inspired by the Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3 (I had to justifying buying the game for "research"). This map could be used as players maneuver through an extensive undergr...

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Spitfyre Tavern (38x42)

As mentioned, this next map is of a two story tavern, plus a few buildings found in its vicinity.

Upon entry, the tavern features the bar and a couple gambling tables. Venturing further, one ...

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ISLAND [40x30] : FREE Map & Future Vacation Leave

Hey all!

I've been busy these past couple of weeks trying to make some maps to release while I'm on vacation in the beginning and end of April. As a thank you for your patience, I've created...

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